ἀράσσω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἀρᾰ́ττω (aráttō) Attic

Etymology

Unknown, but Beekes suggests an onomatopoeic origin. Possibly related to ῥάσσω (rhássō, to strike, dash).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀρᾰ́σσω (arássō)

  1. to smite, dash in pieces
  2. to knock at the door
  3. (of rattling, crashing) to beat, strike

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • ἀπᾰρᾰ́σσω (aparássō)
  • ἀρᾰγμός (aragmós)
  • σῠνᾰρᾰ́σσω (sunarássō)

Further reading

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